HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.p. Update of Policy #PE-1, Tuition Reimbersement ProgramCITY OF ROSEMOUNT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
DECEMBER 3, 1991
AGENDA ITEM: UPDATE OF POLICY #PE -1
AGENDA SECTION:
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
CONSENT
PREPARED BY: SUSAN M. WALSH, CITY CLERK
AGENDA
ATTACHMENTS: POLICY #PE -1
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The attached Tuition Reimbursement policy was originally adopted by the
City Council on February 7, 1989. The original policy allowed for
reimbursement up to $450 a year.
In December, 1989 when Council approved the benefits resolution for the
year 1990 for non-union employees, this amount was increased to $750 a year
plus 50% of costs above the initial $750. (See paragraph III(a) of
attached policy)
Additionally, the police union contract entered into on February 5, 1991
between the city and LELS also includes the $750 a year tuition
reimbursement plus 50% of costs above $750.
The changes in the policy are paragraph I(a) to include eligible union
employees, and paragraph III(a) changing the amounts from $450 to $750.
Council approval to amend the policy would be a housekeeping exercise to
bring the policy up to date.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: AMEND TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM, POLICY #PE -1
COUNCIL ACTION:
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CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
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TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
PE - 1
ADMINISTRATION
FEBRUARY 9, 1989
DECEMBER 3, 1991
PURPOSE
The City of Rosemount encourages its employees to improve
their skills and knowledge through education. To assist
employees in attaining personal education and career goals, the
City offers the following tuition reimbursement program to
eligible employees. This program is intended for the voluntary
use of employees to encourage achievement of personal goals, and
is not intended to address employer requested or required
classes, seminars, or programs. Eligibility for the
reimbursement program shall be based on the following criteria.
I. ELIGIBILITY
I. a. Regular full-time, non-union employees and union
employees eligible through approved labor agreement,
upon successful completion of their initial
probationary period with the City, or as individually
agreed, shall be eligible to apply for reimbursement of
job-related educational courses under the City's
Tuition Reimbursement Program.
b. This program is voluntary, and as such all course work
shall be completed outside normal working hours.
C. In order to be considered for tuition reimbursement,
the course or degree program, must be directly related
to the employee's current job or to a position to which
the employee could be directly promoted within the
City.
d. Tuition reimbursement shall be considered only for
course work taken at recognized accredited colleges,
vocational schools, or approved adult educational
programs.
e. Tuition Reimbursement forms are available from the
Personnel Office.
II. APPROVAL
II. a. In order to be eligible for tuition reimbursement, all
requests for course work or a degree program must
receive prior approval from the employee's department
head and the city administrator.
III. REIMBURSEMENT
III. a. Upon successful completion of a pre -approved
educational course, the City shall reimburse the
employee for 100 percent of the course tuition and
other associated fees, necessary textbooks, and
materials. Expenses for which the employee could be
compensated through other educational incentive
programs such as the GI Bill will not be covered. The
City will pay 100 percent of all costs of taking a
class not to exceed $750 a year for classes approved by,
Administration and successfully completed. The City
will also pay 50 percent of costs above the initial
$750 for classes approved by Administration and
successfully completed.
b. Successful completion of the course shall be
considered:
1. A letter grade of "C" or better, or;
2. A numerical grade of 1170" or better, or;
3. A pass in a Pass/No Pass System, or;
4. A certificate from the instructor indicating
satisfactory completion of the course if grades
are not issued.
C. Financial reimbursement will be granted after the
following conditions have been met:
1. The employee has received prior approval under the
Tuition Reimbursement Program.
2. The employee has completed the course and
submitted proof of successful completion of the
course to their department head.
3. The employee has submitted proof of payment for
the course to their department head.